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A short
collection of coming out stories from some of the most well known members of
the UK LGBT community.
The
personally told stories span the decades and differing periods of political and
legal enlightenment, by celebrities from sport, media, comedy and arts.
More than
just ‘this is how I told so and so’ the context of the stories is equally
important. The political and social climate, as well as work situation, have played
a role in all of these stories. Being in the public eye and making the decision
to be out publicly, where as little as 10 years ago this could have a major
impact on career success, let alone personal safety further back in the decades
gives strength to many of us that have faced challenges and discrimination in
life.
Published
by Accent Press, Edited by Alison Stokes, It’s Okay to be Gay is a set of stories of hope. Coming out is still a
big deal for an individual. Everyone has their own story, whether the
challenges are internal, fear, from loved ones, or societal. What’s important
is that coming out is what helps overcome those challenges. Whatever the
result, it does get better after, whether soon or eventually.
Stories are
told by some of our favourite Lesbian personalities including Val McDermid, Rosie Wilby, Stella Duffy, Jane
Czyzselska and Alice Arnold.
By Katie
